Amazing Newport News-History Nestled In Beauty

Newport News-The City of Opportunity

Located on 23 miles along the James River and the Hampton Roads Harbor, the city of Newport News offers a prime vantage point steeped in rich history dating back to the founding of America. The Newport News area a community of diverse trades, including:

Shipbuilding

Technological Research

International Commerce

Newport News was named for Captain Christopher Newport, who captained the lead ship, Susan Constant, of the three ship fleet that carried the Jamestown settlers to the new world in 1607.Captain Newport made several more trips between the new world and England.

After the Starving Time of 1610, the original colonists abandoned Jamestown and encountered Captain Newport in the James River and learned that reinforcements of men and supplies had arrived, thus prompting their return to Jamestown. The place where that occurred became known for Newport's good news, "Newport's News," and eventually just Newport News.

The city lives up to its name, indeed, as a wonderful place to live, with family oriented events, fine dining, and international recognition as the center for international commerce, research and technology.

Newport News Attractions And Area Information

Newport News boasts a very strong economy, strengthened by a strong military presence in Hampton Roads. Newport News is also the home of the U.S. Army Transportation Center at Fort Eustis.

Newport News has many activities and events for daily entertainment, convenient to Newport News real estate. Newport News Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the country with 8,000 acres and two 18-hole golf courses. If you enjoy history, you will fall in love with everything Newport News has to offer:

Lee Hall Mansion

The Mariners' Museum

The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center

Peninsula Fine Arts Center

U.S. Army Transportation Museum

Victory Arch

Virginia Living Museum

Virginia War Museum

Historic Sites

Cultural Facilities

Over 20 Public Parks

Public Boat Ramps

Recreation Facilities

Jefferson Commons

Historic Hilton Village

11 Recreation Centers

For those of you that enjoy shopping, you will be delighted to learn that Newport News is home to Patrick Henry Mall, the largest mall on the Peninsula. You can also enjoy:

The City Center at Oyster Point

Port Warwick

Historic Hilton Village

Numerous neighborhood shopping centers

Newport News Area Neighborhoods

You are sure to find your retirement heaven among our wonderful area neighborhoods: